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Russia

Yesterday
28th May 2025
German chancellor pledges to help Ukraine develop long-range missiles
Trump says he's protected Russia from 'really bad things' and Putin is 'playing with fire'
This week
25th May 2025 - 29th May 2025
Russia accuses Ukraine of escalating air attacks to thwart peace talks
Kremlin says Trump 'emotional' after US President called Putin 'absolutely crazy' over Ukraine strikes
Russia says West's decision to lift range limits on weapons sent to Ukraine is 'dangerous'
At least 12, including three children, killed in Russian drone-and-missile attack on Ukraine
Last week
18th May 2025 - 24th May 2025
Kyiv comes under drone and missile attack as Ukraine and Russia exchange prisoners
Russia and Ukraine each hand over 390 prisoners as major prisoner swap begins
Putin visits recaptured Kursk as Russia intercepts 159 Ukrainian drones in overnight attack
Trump says Russia and Ukraine to start ceasefire talks 'immediately' after phone call with Putin
Russia launches one of biggest drone attacks on Ukraine since war began
This month
May 2025
Trump plans call with Putin after nine killed in Russian attack on civilian bus in Ukraine
Ukraine and Russia agree to exchange 1,000 POWs and indicate future direct talks on the cards
Russian President Vladimir Putin did not show up, nor did his foreign minister Sergei Lavrov.
Zelenskyy accuses Russia of sending 'dummy' delegation, without Putin, to talks in Istanbul
Volodymyr Zelenskyy had challenged Putin to meet him in person in Istanbul, but the Russian delegation names only a lower-level team.
Will Putin and Trump turn up to Ukraine peace talks in Istanbul tomorrow?
'I'll be waiting': Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin personally for rare face-to-face talks
Donald Trump calls for immediate talks between Ukraine and Russia
Zelenskyy welcomes Putin's proposal for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul
European leaders speak with Trump from Kyiv as they seek 30-day ceasefire from Russia
Johnny Fallon: The EBU is caught between a rock and a hard place when it comes to Israel
Johnny Fallon
Russia hosts leaders of over 20 countries - including one EU member - at Victory Day parade
Three-day truce ordered by Putin comes into effect without Ukrainian consultation
Kremlin: Three-day ceasefire in Ukraine takes effect ahead of Victory Day commemoration
Israel's nine-week blockade on Gaza is 'clearly' a war crime, says Taoiseach
Martin also said it was “wholly unacceptable” that Israel is planning the mass displacement of people in Gaza.
Drone attacks by Ukraine halt traffic at airports across Russia
Vladimir Putin ‘hopes nuclear weapons will not be required’ in Ukraine
Russian attack on Kharkiv wounds 47 as Zelenskyy says Trump's views have evolved since Vatican meeting
Last month
April 2025
US threatens to quit Ukraine-Russia talks unless the two sides put forward 'concrete proposals'
Trump claims Zelensky is ready to 'give up' Crimea and says Putin should 'stop shooting'
Why Ukrainians say they will never accept full surrender of Crimea
Russia accuses Ukraine following killing of senior general in car explosion near Moscow
Russia says it's 'ready to strike deal' as US envoy Witkoff gets warm welcome at the Kremlin
'Vladimir, STOP!': Trump condemns Russian strikes on Kyiv as death toll rises to 12
The attacks throw yet more doubt on already fraught efforts to push Russia and Ukraine to agree to a ceasefire.
Ukraine's state emergency services said the number of wounded had risen to 90.
Zelenskyy said he would return home prematurely from a diplomatic trip to South Africa.
Junior Minister Thomas Byrne, who is currently in Ukraine, slammed the 'illegal and unjustified' invasion.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine will only hold direct talks with Russia after ceasefire is in place
Russia resumes attacks on Ukraine following brief Easter truce, Ukraine says
Zelenskyy says Russian attacks ongoing despite Putin's Easter truce
Ukraine said it will abide by Putin's 'Easter truce' if Russia does
Trump warns US could ditch Ukraine talks if there's no progress soon
The US wants to move on from brokering peace in Ukraine 'if it's not doable in the short term'
Zelenskyy says Trump's envoy 'spreading Russian narratives' as officials meet in Paris